The annual WRAP Gate Fees Report, which provides an updated summary of charges for a range of alternative waste treatment, recovery and disposal options across the UK, was published 20 August 2013. The report, the sixth WRAP has produced, aims to increase price transparency and improve efficiency in the waste management market. It compares current […]
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This new research is aimed at helping local authorities communicate more effectively with their residents about food waste, making it easier for householders to save money by not wasting good food and drink, and use their food waste collection service for any food they cannot use. WRAP research shows that around £12 billion of good
The business standards company (BSI), has launched a new standard that can help reduce waste in the early stages of building or refurbishment projects. BS 8895-1 Designing for material efficiency in building projects – Part 1: Code of Practice, is part 1 of 3 documents that will enable designers, architectural teams, contractors and clients to
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The first four signatories to Scotland’s Resource Sector Commitment have been announced. Scotland’s Resource Sector Commitment is a voluntary initiative for organisations in the resource management industry to demonstrate their support for Scotland’s zero waste ambitions and show their commitment to delivering high-quality resource management services. The commitment asks organisations to agree to do a
UK Trade & Investment will have a strong presence at RWM, Europe’s premiere waste management event on 10 – 12 September 2013. UK companies will be given direct access to up to 50 international buyers from Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Libya, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Portugal and Singapore, all of whom are keen to procure
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Funded through the Welsh Government and the European Union Regional Development Fund (ERDF), this programme of support includes funding of up to €200,000 or 40% of the total eligible capital costs for Small to Medium Sized Enterprises located in Wales’ Convergence areas treating Commercial & Industrial waste and that are investing in new or existing
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The government is to publish suggested new guidance – proposals on both housing design standards and practice guidance on planning – which will require suitable provision to be made for proper waste storage in new homes. This will help avoid bins dominating residential streets or contributing to increased odour and roadside litter, and problems with
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Every business in Scotland will have questions about how the new Waste (Scotland) Regulations will affect them. This easy-to-use online tool has been designed to answer them. There are three different ways to access information about the new regulations. Within the “Search” area you’ll also find a simple postcode tool to establish whether your business
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A report published by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) provides valuable insight into the current picture with regard to the export of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) and solid recovered fuel (SRF) and highlights a number of key issues that CIWM says need to be considered further. The report, commissioned by CIWM and entitled \’Research
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This position statement sets out the Environment Agency (EA) view on when an abandoned, accident, damaged or stolen motor vehicle is classed as waste. It is based on the EA understanding of the relevant legislation and it will be regularly reviewed, revised or withdrawn if necessary. It applies to England only. You can get advice
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